Not a great deal to report from the last few days.
Simons been very busy with UK work which has suddenly exploded. He's constantly doing something or other and the internet connection lately has been hideously slow or not even working which makes it very frustrating.
My cough is much better and I think with all the sleep I've had in the last couple of days has really helped. It still surprises Simon the amount of time I can spend sleeping. I, myself, blame it on my thyroid, it's slightly underactive and the medication I'm taking at the moment isnt quite enough to balance everything out ;-D Thats my excuse anyway LOL ...Simons ears are improving slowly, his vinegar and oil mix home concoction seems to pretty effective
So aside from work, watching films etc, we've ventured down to Crystal to watch the Open Water videos and also for Eco Movie Night. Last time on Koh Tao, we started playing Eco films, series etc on Wednesday nights and have continued with it this time and its a big hit, especially with the new series of WhaleWars. It's so intense!!
Last night was a snorkel test/IE party for newly qualified Dive Masters and Instructors at 'Vibe' The usual drinking of buckets and playing stupid games was quite entertaining. I'm sure they'll be a few with sore heads today...
Friday, 15 July 2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
12th July 2011
Today was a bits and bobs kinda day... small tasks to do here there and everywhere.
In the morning, we were scheduled to do 2 x Discover Scuba Diving (1 day taster dive).
So we woke up early, came into the dive school... then hung around till 9.30am and no one showed up. Rather annoying! Anyway, we watched the opening ceremony for the local school "Sports Day" which was starting on the beach.
After that, it seemed a good idea to have breakfast and chat with Nath for a hour or so. Then to Deep Down Productions, where I sat doing some UK work in their air con office... nice. Jen in the meantime, went for a massage.. She has a sore neck from coughing so much... bless.
After UK work and massage, we headed back to Crystal to confirm that the students never showed. We arranged to meet Carsten at 3pm for a chat, and returned home for yet more... UK work while Jen caught up with Eastenders.
The rain came in, and we dozed for an hour, missing our chat with Carsten. Eventually, it was time to go to "Clothes Swap". Its held once a week at Vibe, and Jen goes and swaps clothes will other women... all very odd, and I just play on my phone while it happens..!
Successfully swapped, we stayed for a couple of beers and headed home... watching "Source Code" that evening. Good film.!
xxx
SD
In the morning, we were scheduled to do 2 x Discover Scuba Diving (1 day taster dive).
So we woke up early, came into the dive school... then hung around till 9.30am and no one showed up. Rather annoying! Anyway, we watched the opening ceremony for the local school "Sports Day" which was starting on the beach.
After that, it seemed a good idea to have breakfast and chat with Nath for a hour or so. Then to Deep Down Productions, where I sat doing some UK work in their air con office... nice. Jen in the meantime, went for a massage.. She has a sore neck from coughing so much... bless.
After UK work and massage, we headed back to Crystal to confirm that the students never showed. We arranged to meet Carsten at 3pm for a chat, and returned home for yet more... UK work while Jen caught up with Eastenders.
The rain came in, and we dozed for an hour, missing our chat with Carsten. Eventually, it was time to go to "Clothes Swap". Its held once a week at Vibe, and Jen goes and swaps clothes will other women... all very odd, and I just play on my phone while it happens..!
Successfully swapped, we stayed for a couple of beers and headed home... watching "Source Code" that evening. Good film.!
xxx
SD
11th July 2011
Today, I attempted to dive for the 1st time since the Rescue Course. Taking camera in hand to have some fun, I put on the retard mask and entered the water.
The descent was a tad "sensitive" but workable. And I managed a couple of hour long dives... Although my ears were throbbing a bit after, I shall see how they are tomorrow...
Apart from that, Jen is still suffering with a chesty cough... which is slowly getting better, and I am still manic with UK jobs.
Add to that, the island is about to hit one of its busiest seasons... in a few days... it will be crazy ... full of people wanting to learn how to dive.
Not much to say really... I shall start taking some random pictures, just so you don't have a boring post thats just text.. (like the last few)..
xx
SD
The descent was a tad "sensitive" but workable. And I managed a couple of hour long dives... Although my ears were throbbing a bit after, I shall see how they are tomorrow...
Apart from that, Jen is still suffering with a chesty cough... which is slowly getting better, and I am still manic with UK jobs.
Add to that, the island is about to hit one of its busiest seasons... in a few days... it will be crazy ... full of people wanting to learn how to dive.
Not much to say really... I shall start taking some random pictures, just so you don't have a boring post thats just text.. (like the last few)..
xx
SD
Friday, 8 July 2011
8th July 2011
A slow start to the day for me yet again. I'm recovering from a chesty cold and seem to be sleeping far too much whilst Si's been very busy with his UK work and is still suffering with his ears.
This afternoon we did venture out to Deep Down, where Si went off, camera in hand with James to film some shots for the new Crystal/Deep Down intro whilst I entered some Coral Watch data for Nathan and then took a strole to Regal pool for a quick swim and lie in the sun. I didnt do much swimming as the pool was packed. After and hour or so, I dried off and took a leisurely strole back along the beach to Crystal.
By the time I reached Crystal, they'd just about finished filming, so perfect timing on my behalf. After grabbing a well needed drink, we all headed back to Deep Down to review some of the footage. There's still quite a bit to shoot but they're making good progress and it should be very entertaining ;-D
On route home we stopped at the grocers to pick up some supplies, as tonight, Si's cooking one of his fabulous chili's. I'll be preparing the onions, garlic and mushrooms and then I'll hand over to Simon ;-D
This afternoon we did venture out to Deep Down, where Si went off, camera in hand with James to film some shots for the new Crystal/Deep Down intro whilst I entered some Coral Watch data for Nathan and then took a strole to Regal pool for a quick swim and lie in the sun. I didnt do much swimming as the pool was packed. After and hour or so, I dried off and took a leisurely strole back along the beach to Crystal.
By the time I reached Crystal, they'd just about finished filming, so perfect timing on my behalf. After grabbing a well needed drink, we all headed back to Deep Down to review some of the footage. There's still quite a bit to shoot but they're making good progress and it should be very entertaining ;-D
On route home we stopped at the grocers to pick up some supplies, as tonight, Si's cooking one of his fabulous chili's. I'll be preparing the onions, garlic and mushrooms and then I'll hand over to Simon ;-D
Thursday, 7 July 2011
7th July 2011
Nothing to report I am afraid.
Mega busy with UK projects, and my ears are sore as hell after the Rescue course, so until the pain subsides, I shall remain out of the water.
No real news to speak of, I have hardly been out of the apartment for the last few days....
Sorry :-(
x
SD
Mega busy with UK projects, and my ears are sore as hell after the Rescue course, so until the pain subsides, I shall remain out of the water.
No real news to speak of, I have hardly been out of the apartment for the last few days....
Sorry :-(
x
SD
Sunday, 3 July 2011
3rd July 2011 - The last few days...
Hectic... Thats the best description for the last few days.
UK wise, I have been working on several titles at the same time, including a new one for BSAC (British Diving Club)... which is cool..
Here, Jenny was conducting a 1 person Open Water Course with a Japanese student. Jen thought that the student was very attentive and Jen was very impressed with her diving.
Me, apart from the UK work, I was teaching a 6 person Rescue Course with another instructor named Tina. This is a challenging 3 day course that teaches them all the skills required if they ever were unfortunate enough to be involved in a diver rescue.
To say it is challenging for the students is true, but for us instructors... it is even more challenging. On the last day, in 1 afternoon, Tina (whose was good cop) and I (who was bad cop) registered 7 dives each, with no safety stops, as we had to perform 6 student rescues from the ocean floor and then 4 Divemaster trainees rescue assessments.
The rescue assessment involves the students or the divemasters recovering a diver from the bottom, and bringing them up inflating their BCD. This is a very dangerous procedure if not done correctly. In training the day before, one of the students did not do what he was briefed and I had to intervene to stop a very serious situation. It took a lot of effort to stop a completely out of control diver shooting to the surface, and I lost my temper with the student while underwater. Anyway, on this final day, every student and divemaster completed a satisfactory recovery from the bottom.
After the recovery from the bottom, they then have to do rescue breaths while dragging the unresponsive diver back to the boat, removing all scuba equipment, and then get them up the back of the boat... After lots of shouting from me, and encouragement from Tina, they all made it.
4 of the Rescue Divers are heading onto Divemaster training, and I believe this course has brought them together as a team, which will serve them well in their DMT course.
Well done to all, and boy... I am tired!
P.S. A cat that pops in occasionally, was pregnant, but has had its kittens somewhere... now if I can just follow her one day......
UK wise, I have been working on several titles at the same time, including a new one for BSAC (British Diving Club)... which is cool..
Here, Jenny was conducting a 1 person Open Water Course with a Japanese student. Jen thought that the student was very attentive and Jen was very impressed with her diving.
Me, apart from the UK work, I was teaching a 6 person Rescue Course with another instructor named Tina. This is a challenging 3 day course that teaches them all the skills required if they ever were unfortunate enough to be involved in a diver rescue.
To say it is challenging for the students is true, but for us instructors... it is even more challenging. On the last day, in 1 afternoon, Tina (whose was good cop) and I (who was bad cop) registered 7 dives each, with no safety stops, as we had to perform 6 student rescues from the ocean floor and then 4 Divemaster trainees rescue assessments.
The rescue assessment involves the students or the divemasters recovering a diver from the bottom, and bringing them up inflating their BCD. This is a very dangerous procedure if not done correctly. In training the day before, one of the students did not do what he was briefed and I had to intervene to stop a very serious situation. It took a lot of effort to stop a completely out of control diver shooting to the surface, and I lost my temper with the student while underwater. Anyway, on this final day, every student and divemaster completed a satisfactory recovery from the bottom.
After the recovery from the bottom, they then have to do rescue breaths while dragging the unresponsive diver back to the boat, removing all scuba equipment, and then get them up the back of the boat... After lots of shouting from me, and encouragement from Tina, they all made it.
4 of the Rescue Divers are heading onto Divemaster training, and I believe this course has brought them together as a team, which will serve them well in their DMT course.
Well done to all, and boy... I am tired!
P.S. A cat that pops in occasionally, was pregnant, but has had its kittens somewhere... now if I can just follow her one day......
Friday, 1 July 2011
1st July 2011
Many apologies for the lack of updates..
Jen is on an open water course and I am on a 6 person rescue course, one of the most demanding course for student divers.
Although fun, hours are short, and fitting it in with UK work leaves me no time to do a blog.
The course ends tomorrow, when hopefully after the students celebrations... I can resume blogging.
As always, love to all..
x
SD
Jen is on an open water course and I am on a 6 person rescue course, one of the most demanding course for student divers.
Although fun, hours are short, and fitting it in with UK work leaves me no time to do a blog.
The course ends tomorrow, when hopefully after the students celebrations... I can resume blogging.
As always, love to all..
x
SD
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